不言放弃：写在希望与失望之间

半年的努力，终于还是败在了听力上。
于是结束了。
但还是有些东西不该结束在此时。

有些失落，但没有什么怨言。于人于已，都没有什么怨言。
我不喜欢抱怨。
我今日所得的，都是合于昨日付出的。

今日的我，无法改变昨日的一切。
而明日，也不是我能够完全把握的。
我所有的，只有此刻。只有时间。

我想在这里记录下我的心路，我的学习情况。
我想告诉自己，我可以为明天而把握住今天。

今天对我来说是一个特别的日子，我选择这一天给自己一个新的开始。

拿到了一套《空中英语教室》2002年合辑，对于目前我的听力水平来说，还算相当。没有意外的话，打算每天学一课的内容。一直没有踏踏实实去学习的习惯，我想这是我失败的根源吧。沉下心来。认真认真的去看书。希望能够改变的，不仅仅是我的听力而已。

其实也在http://www.studioclassroom.com/找到了最新的资源，但因为没有找到相关的文本，所以还是先从手上的这套资料开始吧。

一、空中英语教室 2002-1-1　　一个半小时
1、熟读课文。课文内容相当简单，但其中涉及到的个别词汇却是相当陌生——看来一些常用口语并不在四、六级的范围之内。
2、反复听。内容还是很简单的，但还是相当吃力。可能是平时没有听习惯吧……通过了六级之后，就很少再听英文广播了。这次栽在听力上，实在也不冤。

今天学的内容不多。希望这是一个好的开始：明天加油的说：）
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Health
Snack Attack
Snacking can be a healthy source of emergy, or a dangerous habit. It's up to you
◆by Tara Cooper

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  It's 3:15 in the afternoon and half the office just stepped out for a coffee break. Your eyelids are starting to close and 7-11 is just around the corner. A soda or a bag of chips would be just the thing to perk you up. So you, too, go out for an afternoon snack.
  Sometimes we eat simply because everyone else is doing it. Other times we eat when we feel tired, bored or depressed. Snacking for the wrong reasons can lead to overeating and an unhealthy diet.
  Of course, there are times when our bodies relly need extra energy. Here are four tips to keep your snacking on the right track.
  Know why you're eating. Using food to change your feelings can be a dangerous habit. An order of french fries might distrct you from feeling sad for a while, but it's only a temporary cure. Once the fries are gone, the problem is still there. If you're feeling lonely, don't reach into the refrigerator. Call a friend. If you're feeling stressed, take a 10-minute walk.

水妹妹：坚持就是胜利！加油！明年一定成功！

引用

下面是引用lisalisa于2004-05-30 23:18发表的 :
水妹妹：坚持就是胜利！加油！明年一定成功！

谢谢你的鼓励，我会努力的说——虽然明年我未必再考……

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今天是有趣的一天。

今天起的很早，4点不到，至早饭前已经学习了2个小时了。
我想我没有睡饱，但奇怪的是精神却出奇的好。

或者真是一日之计在于晨吧。过去一直对佛家的作息不解，原来它还是很科学的。
过去每当有需要赶工完成的事情，都习惯于熬夜，而现在想来，还不如早起。

除了英语之外，还有专业。
一直没能静下心来看书。重新拿起那些大一大二购得的书籍，掸去灰尘，不觉有些感慨。
人总是这样，不珍惜那些手心里的东西，总以为有的是时间，结果却是“书非借不能读”了。

一、空中英语教室 2002-1-2
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  Find a healthy pick-me-up. If you're truly hungry, a healthy snack can give you the boost of energy you need. If you like fresh foods, bring a small bag of tomatoes or apple slices to work with you. To tame your sweet tooth, try a handful of dried fruit. A serving of nuts can be a perfect pick-me-up. They have the right combination of nutrients to give you the energy you need. But wait until you're hungry to find something to eat. Plan ahead and bring something healthy with you.
  Eat just one serving. Don't open up a whole box of crackers and start munching away. Instead, pull out just one serving and put away the box.
  Think of snacks as mini-meals. Eating small, healthy snacks can keep you from stuffing yourself at the next meal. Instead of eating three big meals each day, split them into four or five mini-meals. You may actually eat less food overall.
  Use these tipes to help you plan snacks ahead of time. The next time you have a snack attack, tame your hunger the healthy way.

1月1日~2日词汇

Word Bank

step out (v phr) 短暂外出
perk up (v phr) 让某人振作, 活跃起来
on the right track (idiom) 在正确的走向
distract (v) 转移; 使分心
tame (v) 使驯服; 克制
sweet tooth (idiom) 想吃甜食的欲望; 吃甜食的喜好
munch (v) 吃的津津有味
stuff (v) 使饱食; 狼吞虎咽

More Information

eyelid (n) 眼皮
pick-me-up (n) 提神食物
mutrient (n) 营养素; 营养来源

支持，绝对支持

把遗留的问题了结，便没有剩余的心情了。
看来我还是没有能够养成良好的学习习惯——面对计划，却被自己的心情左右。

遗憾的空白。今天努力吧。

空中英语教室 2002-1-3
感觉每一课的难度似乎有些差异，这一篇就明显要比前两篇难。
希望6月3日可以做的更好。
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Profile
It's Good to be Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba's exciting Hollywood success story
◆by Gareth Morgan

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  What's the recipe for writing a winning movie script? Start with a good guy-someone with small beginning but big dreams. Give him a strong personality that won't quit.
  As he chases his goals, put tough challenges into his life. Fill the story with excitement, adventure, plus a few unexpected twist. When the good guy finally beats the odds and succeeds, you have a happy ending.
  Is this the recipe for a Hollywood hit? It could be. But it's also the real-life story of actor Cuba Gooding Jr.
  Cuba Gooding Jr. was born in New York City on January 2, 1968. Cuba's father sang in a music group, and the family never had much money.
  In 1972, the family's luck changed. His Father's group got a hit single on the radio. Almost overnight, the family had lots of money. but sadly, the good times didn't last. Cuba's parents soon divorced, and his dad disappeared with most of the money. The rest of Cuba's childhood wasn't easy. He relied on his determination and faith in God to stay positive and motivated.

果然是一有了事情便不能静下心来……只复习了一下旧的课文，便没有学新课了。不过看了点专业书，也不算荒废？呵呵，安慰自己罢了……忏悔中！

空中英语教室 2002-1-4
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Cuba's Hollywood Beginning

  At 16 years of age, Cuba won the chance to dance onstage with singer Lionel Ritchie at the 1984 Olympic Games. This was Cuba's first taste of the spotlight, and he loved it. Right then he decided he wanted to be an actor.
  After finishing high school, Buba headed to Hollywood and struggled for several years. He scraped by with money he made from doing TV comercials and working at a fast-food restaurant. Finally a break came in 1991 when he landed a lead role in the film Boyz'N the Hood.
  Boyz'N the Hood took a serious look at black gang culture in America. Critics praised the film, and it made a lot of money. More importantly for Cuba, it established him in Hollywood as a proven actor.
  Boyz'N the Hood was certainly a big break for cuba, but it wasn't big enough to make him a major star. Even after his success, further acting opportunities remained scarce. Hollywood still didn't have many challenging head roles for black actors.

还有半年,我也要迎接挑战,大家一起努力!